Self-Paced Course – Great Nonprofit Board Meetings
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE?
To equip you to participate fully in nonprofit board meetings that are efficient and fair, and advance your cause.
$47 for 30-day enrollment. To register a group, contact our office here.
WHO IS IT FOR?
This course applies to:
- charitable nonprofits
- membership organizations
- professional societies
- trade associations
- unions
- homeowner associations and condos
- political parties
- resource districts
- clubs and more
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Nonprofit board members are passionate about their cause, but it can be challenging to channel that passion into action. Learn the principles, guidelines, tips and tools that will give everyone a voice and ensure the best possible decisions by your board. This engaging course will put everyone on the same page and strengthen your board process for the future.
AFTER TAKING THIS COURSE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO
- Describe how group authority is more significant than any one individual, even the chair.
- List four fundamental guidelines for effective discussion.
- Use seven tools to structure better meetings.
- Make better decisions for your organization.
THE COURSE CONTAINS
- a recorded video – 48 minutes
- PDFs giving key content
- lessons with blog entries and reference PDFs
BONUS!
After enrolling in this course, you will receive coupon codes good for:
- 10% off any Live Zoom Workshop, and
- free enrollment in our email course, "Quick Introduction to Robert's Rules."
Course Content
INTRODUCTION
Getting started
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CURRICULUM
RECORDING
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Role of chair
What is the chain of command?
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A paradox: the chair is not in charge of the meeting
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11 duties of the chair
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When does chair discuss and vote?
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If the chair is being a bully
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Removing the chair
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Role of board directors
Rights and responsibilities of the member
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Dangers of consensus decision-making
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Lost the vote? Don’t sabotage the council’s action
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Removing a board director
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Role of ordinary members
Rights of ordinary members at board meetings
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Dealing with difficult members
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Can you kick a member out of a membership meeting?
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Good governance
Duty of care
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Follow four fundamental guidelines
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Inappropriate remarks on nonprofit boards
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Point of Order and Appeal: the heart of democracy
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Who’s responsible for the money?
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